This is a summary of one view that was presented to the NSW Inquiry Management of Cat Populations. During the hearing 1 April 2025, Stephanie Bates Westie Cat Support Services raised her concerns including the impact of groups, such as Invasive Species and the Threatened Species Commissioner that provide overstated estimates and significant negative consequencesContinue reading “Invasive Species Council & others contributing to cruelty to cats”
Category Archives: Debunking Myths & Misleading Information
The trail of misleading information on Aussie domestic cat impacts
This summary is based on our view of the misleading information on the impacts of Aussie domestic cats and how this influences cat hate. Cats do hunt, but not all cats, and cat containment should be promoted rather than legislated for more successful outcomes. This assessment is based on contents and features of traditional andContinue reading “The trail of misleading information on Aussie domestic cat impacts”
No Kill Advocacy Centre: Protect Community Cats RTF
The No Kill Advocacy Centre (NKAC) has provided a new document on the benefits and facts on community cats and Return to Field (RTF). This will be beneficial to rescuers & carers lobbying with all levels of government. The LRC team strongly suggests this document is supplemented with the known Aussie desexing programs with strayContinue reading “No Kill Advocacy Centre: Protect Community Cats RTF”
Hate speech towards all cats & rescuers/carers
Updated October 2025 Hate speech towards groups of people is well known, but how did it become disturbingly acceptable towards all cats in Australia and their rescuers & carers, and even cat owners? Articles and social media posts with overstated impacts, misleading content and extreme language, followed with comments of hate/ violence towards all cats,Continue reading “Hate speech towards all cats & rescuers/carers”
TNR is not a dirty word
February 2025 Australia The LRC team provides key up-to-date information related to Trap Neuter Return (and other variations), as we wait for the NSW government recommendations on the NSW Inquiry for managing cat populations. A number of organisations have provided views, research and recommendations in support of TNR etc as effective approaches for managing catContinue reading “TNR is not a dirty word”
Cat management: what doesn’t work (mandated controls) versus what does
The LRC team provides a range of quotes and references on key approaches and techniques. Mandated cat controlling approaches have not been successful Mandatory / legislated practices are not effective It is of great concern for any “mandatory” legislated practices for pet/owned cats as they have not been proven to be successful for a rangeContinue reading “Cat management: what doesn’t work (mandated controls) versus what does”
Cats & Diseases: some facts vs myths
Treating illnesses with cats is very important for each cat’s health and to limit any contagious diseases. However, we need to not demonise cats for the diseases. The LRC team provides references and quotes from trusted organisations and experts. [This page is “under construction” and more information on separate topics will be added soon.] Toxoplasmosis (toxo)Continue reading “Cats & Diseases: some facts vs myths”
Impacts of cats on wildlife: quotes & references
LRC provides a range of quotes and reference sources to clarify the impacts of cats on wildlife. The majority of these are based on scientific evidence, however some views are also included (and the distinction between the two is made obvious). These quotes and reference sources are provided due to the assumptions and misunderstandings that haveContinue reading “Impacts of cats on wildlife: quotes & references”
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